The picture above was taken in the Flecker Botanic Gardens, Cairns, of a young Black Butcherbird
After New Year we often have Black Butcherbirds visit the eastern parts of the Atherton Tablelands. Earlier this week though I woke to the unmistakable call of this vicious songster. I say vicious because of their habit of hanging their prey in tight forks or on thorns while they dismember it. Their prey may still be alive while this is happening.
Posts
